Maryland Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Have you been injured while on the job or diagnosed with an occupational
illness? You are entitled to receive payment for your injuries and financial
support as you recover. Unfortunately, many workers do not fully realize
their rights under Maryland’s workers’ compensation laws and
receive unfair payments from employers and insurance companies looking
to shortchange them.

At Alpert Schreyer Poe, LLC, our Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers
are dedicated to helping injured workers receive the fair, complete compensation
that helps them heal properly and return to work without severe financial
harm. We have a reputation for success in these complex cases, utilizing
decades of litigation and trial experience and our considerable resources
and manpower to seek the best possible result for every client.

To learn more about how we can help you understand the specific details
of your potential legal case, call us at (301) 812-4777 and receive
a no-cost consultation.

Does My Injury Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

The legal guidelines concerning workers’ compensation benefits are
in the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) Act. Under the MOSH
Act, workers who have suffered work-related injuries and illnesses can
be paid benefits, as long as their injuries fall within specific guidelines.

To qualify for workers’ compensation:

You must be an employee.

Your injury must have arisen “out of and in the course of employment.”

Occupational illnesses must be caused by the nature of your job or work
environment.

After being injured on the job, it is important that you report your incident
and injury to your employer immediately and undergo an examination by
a medical professional approved by the company or insurance provider.
This will build evidence showing the specific trauma you have suffered
and link it to your job.

Maryland Workers’ Comp Benefits

Workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland are meant to cover the
various losses that result from being seriously injured while on the job.
The goal is to keep workers from suffering major financial loss while
being injured, unable to work, and in need of medical care.

Benefits include:

Medical/Hospitalization Benefits – Workers’ comp will pay for hospital and nursing services,
crutches and other medical apparatuses, medicine, and artificial limbs,
if you required these after your on-the-job incident.

Wage Reimbursement – Time lost at work due to injury or while completing required medical
examinations and workers’ comp commission hearings is reimbursed.

Temporary Total Disability Benefits – If you are completely unable to work, but your injuries will heal,
you will be paid for this “healing period.”

Temporary Partial Disability Benefits – If you are able to work, but your injuries prevent you from being
able to fulfill all of your duties for a limited amount of time, causing
you to earn less, benefits will pay 50% of the difference between your
average weekly earnings and what you receive while disabled.

Permanent Total Disability Benefits – You can receive benefits for permanent injuries that prevent you
from ever returning to work.

Permanent Partial Disability Benefits – A permanent injury that partially impairs your ability to work
will result in weekly payments. Different types of injuries are entitled
to different amounts of compensation for different lengths of time.

Vocational Rehabilitation – If your injuries prevent you from returning to your field of work,
benefits will pay for vocational rehabilitation for up to 24 months, which
will give you new work skills compatible with your disability.

While you may not need all of these benefits depending on the extent of
your injuries, fully understanding the scope of your losses and what you
will need to recover is vital in gaining full and fair compensation.

Do I Need a Workers’ Comp Attorney?

If you are out of work for more than three days and need medical care,
it is imperative that you speak with a Maryland workers’ compensation
attorney. As an injured worker, you are entitled to benefits throughout
your case.

The best way to properly ensure that your rights are protected is to have
an advocate on your behalf. If you have permanent injuries, miss an extended
time from work, or your employer is disputing whether an injury occurred,
then it is likely that you will need to present your case in front of
a Commissioner at a Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission hearing.
Attorneys for the insurance company and employer are skilled at using
the Maryland Rules of Evidence and knowledgeable about limiting your rights
at these hearings. Unless you are represented by a skilled lawyer, it
is unlikely that you will be successful in protecting your rights.

Do not fight this battle alone. An experienced attorney will better understand
the goals of the people who oppose you and whether you have made case-jeopardizing
mistakes. Together, we can find success and begin the path to recovery
and a successful career.

Alpert Schreyer Poe Disclaimer: The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the state of Maryland. We serve all of Maryland including Prince George’s County, Bowie, Chillum, Clinton, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, Upper Marlboro, Frederick County, Frederick, Charles County, Waldorf, White Plains, St. Mary’s County, Lexington Park, Calvert County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Laurel, Odenton, Pasadena, Severn, Montgomery County, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Silver Spring.